“I guess, when you step away from the band for a number of years, and you come back, you’ve changed as a person; you hear the music differently.’ Nathan The Australian music scene was undeniably strong in the 1990s, with bands like Blood Duster, Dreamkillers, Armoured Angel and Damaged just to name a few carving […]
Wellington thrash metal outfit Bulletbelt have made massive inroads over their 15 year existence, supporting bands of the calibre of Municipal Waste, Napalm Death, Carcass, Dragonforce, Venom Inc and Arch Enemy to name just a few. Their brand of metal is fast, brutal and uncompromising, a welcome relief in a musical landscape that is becoming […]
“I think it was us being very critical of the songs.” Brett Islaub Given the frenetic nature of the modern music industry and the avalanche of new songs and music bombarding consumers from every direction, it is of little surprise that new and emerging bands get drawn into the common misconception that more is better. […]
“This one is a knock on the door for us.” Rory Maclean Canberra metal outfit St. Sinner are amongst the emerging breed of acts who are increasingly shunning expectation in favour of growth and expression. With a sound that is constantly morphing into a hybrid of styles and genres, St. Sinner recently showcased their intentions […]
Mundi Mundi Bash 2024 is underway, with Thursday seeing the official opening day, which was dominated by live music. Now officially recognised as the largest outback music festival in the country with approaching 14,000 punters, Mundi Mundi this year boasts bands like Baby Animals, Jon Stevens, The Living End and more, with an all encompassing […]
Interview by Kris Peters and Jimmy Glinster Video by Squirty G Mundi Mundi Bash 2024 is underway, with Thursday seeing the official opening day, which was dominated by live music. Now officially recognised as the largest outback music festival in the country with approaching 14,000 punters, Mundi Mundi this year boasts bands like Baby Animals, […]
Legendary metalcore outfit The Amity Affliction have today announced the release of Let The Ocean Take Me (Redux), which is set to drop on September 27. The announcement is paired with the re-release of fan-favourite track My Fathers Son, which is available on all platforms as of today. Let The Ocean Take Me was a […]
With the countdown to Necrosonic Festival at The Mansfield Tavern in Brisbane on August 31 now on, HEAVY thought it appropriate to introduce you to the bands playing on the day, two at a time, starting from today until the day of the show. Conjured by one of the dark architects behind the legendary Overcranked, […]
Gold Coast masters of noise Snake Mountain recently released their banging debut album Villainous 1: Reverence and it has got such a good response from around the country that they have decided to back it up with a few shows to celebrate, starting in Sydney on August 22 before visiting Melbourne, Geelong and Brisbane. Full […]
Are you ready for the madcap chaos of Australia’s largest travelling music festival? Good Things season returns with a head-spinning lineup fit for a fever dream. Across three East Coast dates, this year’s Good Things Festival will deliver a trip down the rabbit hole with a stacked bill of international heavyweights, old favourites, hungry up-and-comers, […]
With the countdown to Necrosonic Festival at The Mansfield Tavern in Brisbane on August 31 now on, HEAVY thought it appropriate to introduce you to the bands playing on the day, two at a time, starting from today until the day of the show. Conjured by one of the dark architects behind the legendary Overcranked, […]
Pix by Matt Williams The Mundi Mundi Bash has once again proven its reputation as a quintessential celebration of Australian spirit, music, and community, by setting a new World Record at the inaugural Mundi Mundi Bash Big Blue Day. An unprecedented 7,243 festival-goers, donned in blue from head to toe, gathered on the iconic Mundi […]
Wowsers! Behold human pirates of the southern lands, ALESTORM have set their compass this way for their next expedition to the other side of the world to regale us all with their super infectious blend of modern folk and power metal. With their well renowned A game PARTY prepped and packed, they’ll be stuffing the […]
With the countdown to Necrosonic Festival at The Mansfield Tavern in Brisbane on August 31 now on, HEAVY thought it appropriate to introduce you to the bands playing on the day, two at a time, starting from today until the day of the show. Conjured by one of the dark architects behind the legendary Overcranked, […]
Back in June Melbourne rockers SHOTGUN MISTRESS released their sophomore album Kings Of The Revolution, reaching #27 on the Oz ARIA Album Charts and featuring on THE PROJECT and daily rotation on TRIPLE M Hard ‘N’ Heavy. Since February this year they have been touring the country as main supports and on festivals including the […]
It’s time… for death metal! Masters of the new wave of the old school, New York group Undeath return to Australia for their first full headline tour this September. With third full-length album More Insane coming on October 4 through Prosthetic Records, the band comments: “‘More Insane’ is the biggest, baddest, nastiest UNDEATH record yet […]
Beyond The Darkness is less than a month away, with the annual fundraiser to be held at The Back Room, Annerley on September 14. Featuring seven bands – Engraved, Void Matter, Wild Ash, Krave, Lost Beneath, RVN//NT and Ineffigy, Beyond The Darkness kicks off at 4 p.m, will all proceeds to go to the GI […]
BIGSOUND, Queensland’s esteemed music celebration, is thrilled to reveal its full special events schedule for 2024. Many people’s favourite part of Australia’s largest music industry gathering are the events wheretomorrow’s networks, relationships, and collaborations are built. These essential brunches, lunches, parties, mixers, and meetups provide a relaxed environment where like-minded professionals can gather, share their […]
Off the back of a whirlwind few years, Perth emo-pop-rock sweethearts Those Who Dream are finally heading out on a much anticipated headline tour of the East Coast this October – tickets on sale now via Destroy All Lines. The dynamic duo have announced they’ll release their new EP Therapy Machine on Friday October 11, […]
With the countdown to Necrosonic Festival at The Mansfield Tavern in Brisbane on August 31 now on, HEAVY thought it appropriate to introduce you to the bands playing on the day, two at a time, starting from today until the day of the show. Conjured by one of the dark architects behind the legendary Overcranked, […]
With the countdown to Necrosonic Festival at The Mansfield Tavern in Brisbane on August 31 now on, HEAVY thought it appropriate to introduce you to the bands playing on the day, two at a time, starting from today until the day of the show. Conjured by one of the dark architects behind the legendary Overcranked, […]
Sydney’s alternative trio Yours Truly havereleased their brand new album, TOXIC, out today via UNFD. With their name now firmly cemented on a global scale, Yours Truly retain their versatility moving into their sophomore album chapter while also expanding beyond any stylistic confines or expectations. Produced by Ocean Grove‘s Sam Bassal and mixed by Daniel Braunstein (Spiritbox, ...
Responding to suggestions that they have always been nothing more than a primitive wet dream of a 56k modem, Custard are back with new music and new gigs in the year that is 2024. The indie rockers today release the first single Molecules Colliding from their forthcoming album, Suburban Curtains which will be available on Friday 11th October. Pre-sale available here for the new […]
Justin Hawkins of The Darkness said it best, “This is a proper f*cking rock band.”, and who are we to disagree? Following the release of killer singles Vice City III, Chasin’ After Love & Stan Qualen (its video featured on the Justin Hawkins Rides Again podcast and is currently sitting at over 940k views on YouTube), the mighty Southern River Band today release their new ...
With the countdown to Necrosonic Festival at The Mansfield Tavern in Brisbane on August 31 now on, HEAVY thought it appropriate to introduce you to the bands playing on the day, two at a time, starting from today until the day of the show. Conjured by one of the dark architects behind the legendary Overcranked, […]
To coincide with making their long-awaited triple j Like A Version debut today, putting a horn-infused punk-goes-pop twist on Tate McCrae’s 2023 chart-busting single Greedy, Eora/Sydney-based alt-rock shapeshifters RedHook have officially announced their sophomore album, Mutation – out Friday, November 22 (independently in Australia and internationally via Adventure Cat Records).Pre-order/Pre-Save HERE Following on from their […]
In the same vein as their heroes Guns N Roses and Skid Row, Wicked Things deliver another Rock N Roll Anthem that is just as infectious as the song title. With its Sabbath meets Ratt meets AC/DC riff and a vocal delivery full of attitude not seen in rock for at least a decade, 10X […]
Get ready to experience the powerful resurgence of rock legends Story, as they unveil their reimagined track, Damnation Dawning. Originally penned in 1979 and first recorded in 2013 for their debut EP, this track has been a staple in Story’s musical journey. The original release, independently produced, featured contributions from iconic musicians including Bob Spencer […]
Brisbane indie pop punk outfit Bad Neighbour share new single The Middle off their upcoming album Millions, which will see its release Friday, September 20. Bringing together an expansive pallet of sounds whilst continuing to deliver their rejuvenated take on nostalgic punk rock, The Middle lyrically dives into vulnerable territory, reflecting on grief and connection. […]
Australian stoner rock outfit Dark Blues Project have released Starlet, the second single from their third album Return of the Sun. Forged in fire, and bathed in moonshine Starlet blazes with wild untamed energy. Heavy fuzz and overdriven rhythm guitars carve their way through the ether like primal beasts on a feeding frenzy. Fiery vocals […]
Formed in Sydney in 2023, Lights Out is a rising pop punk band known for their infectious energy and compelling lyrics. Their recent single Brand New Eyes quickly garnered attention, showcasing their knack for blending classic punk with a modern rock twist. With a reputation for electrifying live shows and a growing fanbase, Lights Out […]
5X Platinum-selling and Juno Award-winning rock outfit FINGER ELEVEN reveal the music video for their latest single Adrenaline, a rousing, intense anthem about banding together – even in tough times – to push forward. The track was released digitally earlier this month via Better Noise Music. Adrenaline was one of the Most Added tracks in […]
Perth death metal purveyors, Crypt Crawler have dropped another massive track from their upcoming album, The Immortal Realm coming on September 13. Higher Society, featuring a guest solo from the legendary James Murphy (Death, Obituary, Testament, Disincarnate), tells the story of a group of wealthy individuals who welcome fresh blood, only to use them as sacrifices to extend […]
Albany-raised, pop-punk band State Champs has announced their fourth studio album and self-titled record to be released on November 8 via Pure Noise Records. The band released their first punchy single off the album, Silver Cloud, with an accompanying music video where singer Derek DiScanio breaks the cycle of a mundane, unfulfilling life with a […]
Words by Lady Des Pix by Fozz Gibson Marshall While the anticipation for Greta Van Fleet‘s Australian leg of the Starcatcher World Tour was always of a high degree, it wasn’t until the night of the Brisbane show that the magnitude of what was about to transpire fully set in. The band had booked themselves […]
Words by Jimmy Glinster Pix by Sarah Gilpin Where to begin with this one… Let’s start with a 6am flight into Melbourne followed by a 9.5hr drive North halfway back home into New South Wales and then out to Broken Hill. Well, that’s 9.5 hours as per Google Maps that doesn’t include Breakfast, Lunch and […]
Pix by Matt Williams As Vanessa Amorosi hit the stage under wide blue skies on the Mundi Mundi Plains, absolutely everybody cheered as she served up one of the standout moments of the third and final day of epic red dirt extravaganza, the Mundi Mundi Bash – outback Australia’s biggest live music event. Over 14,000 […]
